Lab Associate FT 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

• The Laboratory Associate performs the pre-analytic phase of patient specimen testing to ensure accurate and quality results.

• Gathers demographic and financial information pertinent for the lab visit to enable customer satisfaction and financial viability and enters data into Hospital Information System.

• Transcribes outpatient lab orders and performs entry of some test results received from outside reference laboratories.

• Assists with non-blood specimen collection for legal urine drug screen testing.

• Assists in processing laboratory specimens and delivering them to the respective departments.

• Provides excellent customer service via telephone and in-person interactions with clinical staff and non-hospital employees.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, or higher required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Works well in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Epic System and registration preferred.

• Working knowledge of insurance providers/payers preferred.

• Accuracy and efficiency with knowledge of laboratory terms preferred.